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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.02, 7,741.95 and 1,651.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.02, 7,741.95 and 1,651.53 is: 2,477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.02 : 7,741.95 = 1,651.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.02/7,741.95 = 1,651.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.02x = 7,741.95 × 1,651.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.02x = 12,786,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786,062.68/5,161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.43

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